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Executive Vice President and Provost
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Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs serves as the Executive Vice President and Provost of Ohio University

Executive Vice President and Provost

Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs serves as the Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost. She manages the academic deans and a variety of offices that foster academic quality and student success. Her initiatives focus on enhancing research and creative activity, innovative academic programs, faculty development, student learning and engagement, and closing equity gaps.

OHIO Faculty Cohort Hire Initiative

Ohio University has launched a university-wide initiative focused on hiring cohorts (or clusters) of faculty guided by OHIO’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Specifically, the Ohio University Faculty Cohort Hire Initiative advances Ohio University commitment to recruiting, developing, and retaining faculty from diverse backgrounds through providing support, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

The Cohort Faculty Hiring Initiative supplements traditional faculty hiring practices and norms by providing salary support for new strategic faculty positions. Through targeted hiring, Ohio University strives to support scholars and teachers dedicated to achieving and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

INVITE and IDEA Hiring Programs

College gateway at Ohio University looking towards College Green

Vice Provost for Faculty Development

We play a key role in ensuring that academic excellence and high professional standards are hallmarks of Ohio University. Responsibilities include processes for program and curricular changes; academic program review and assessment; faculty hiring, promotion, and tenure; student tuition appeals and more. The office provides valuable resources for new and established faculty; deans, chairs, and directors; and students.
 

Faculty & Academic Planning Resources

 

Accreditation at Ohio University

Ohio University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC, formerly the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education). While over 30 of the University’s academic programs are accredited by their own specialized accreditors, Ohio University as a whole is accredited by HLC; all of the University’s programs and units are covered by this institution-wide accreditation. HLC offers three different pathways to institutional accreditation. They are the Standard Pathway, the Open Pathway, and the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP, soon to be phased out) pathway. Ohio University has been in AQIP since 2002. The next HLC Comprehensive Evaluation and visit will occur no later than Fall 2024.
 

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Wednesday, November 22
In Spring 2024, Ohio University will offer the Thriving in Academy Workshop Series for early career OHIO faculty.
Sunday, November 12
Approximately 850 faculty, staff and students joined OHIO leadership for University Updates on Tuesday, Nov. 7, and plans for the next session are already being developed.
Thursday, November 9
Ohio University is seeking applications for the 2023-24 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success.